CHURCHES
Cathedral Notre Dame
This Gothic cathedral was begun in 1176 after the previous burnt down. The west
façade was completed in 1284 but the spire was only finally added in 1439.
Statues inside the cathedral are generally copies with the originals in the Musee
de l’Oeuvre NotreDame. You can climb part the way up the spire. Open daily
7-7pm (except during masses).
MUSEUMS
Musee de l’Oeuvre Notre-Dame
Displays a collection of Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance sculptures and the
cathedral’s original statues.
Closed Monday. Open 10am-12pm, 1.30pm-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Cost applicable.
CHATEAU
Chateau des Rohan
Originally the residence for the city’s princely bishops and now with three
museums including the Musee Archeologique (prehistory-800AD), Musee des Arts
Decoratifs (state rooms decorated in 18th century style) and Musee d’Art
Moderne et Contemporains (painting and sculpture from 19th century to the present).
Nancy
Nancy is in Lorraine, the region bordering Alsace to the north-west. Sights to
see include a gilded central square called Place Stanislas, chocolate shops,
a fine museum with works of the Art Nouveau movement and an air of elegance.
Trains leave direct to Strasbourg and Paris’ Gare de l’Est.
Colmar
Colmar is famous for its typically Alsatian architecture, a fine museum and neighbourhoods
of old half-timbered buildings. The train ride from Strasbourg takes only 30
minutes.
